Georgia Football: Top 5 freshman and newcomers in 2016

Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Maurice Smith (2) intercepts a pass in front of Tennessee Volunteers tight end Jason Croom (18) during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 29, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) kicks a field goal against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Rodrigo Blankenship

It took a while, but Georgia’s place kicking game finally got figured out by November. Or was it before that? Blankenship became a cult hero in Athens after his game winner against Kentucky (and the post game interview).

However, Blankenship ended the regular season 13-of-16 on field goals and a perfect 22-of-22 on extra points. He needs to improve from long-range, but since he took over field goals duty from William Ham, he’s been a pretty solid kicker.

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